RESP 2590 - Practicum V

Academic Division:

Health Sciences

Academic Discipline:

Respiratory Care

Assistant Dean: Leesa Cox, MBA, PTA

2.5 Credit(s)
This is a practicum experience course and is a continuation of RESP 2490 - Practicum IV. This rotation is 36 hours per week for 5 weeks (180 total hours). A faculty advisor is assigned to the student and they work together to set up the student’s practicum experience. The student will be assigned to a health care facility to work under the supervision of a licensed respiratory care professional. The student may be assigned to various areas of respiratory care which may focus on therapeutics, critical care, emergency medicine, diagnostic, and rehabilitation. The faculty advisor will regularly visit and collaborate with the student’s employer supervisor to provide feedback and evaluations to the student. Semesters available: Day - Sp UG

0.5 Lecture Hour(s);

12 Practicum Hour(s);

Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take RESP 2410 , RESP 2490

Required as Prerequisite or Concurrent Course(s): Take RESP 2599

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence	Intercultural Knowledge and Competence VALUE Rubric week 16
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Complete a clinical rotation observing pulmonary function testing	Check-off of rotation objective week 15
2. Complete a clinical rotation at a hospital functioning as a therapist on a daily basis, completing a full work load assignment	Student clinical evaluation week 15
3. Complete a rotation at a skilled nursing facility functioning as a therapist performing the responsibilities of the facility	Check-off of rotation objective, week 15
4. Complete a home care clinical rotation to include maintaining patients on therapy	Check-off of rotation objective week 15
5. Complete a community service project	Written summary and presentation week 16

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

Statement on Diversity
North Central State College believes that every student is a valued and equal member of the community.* Every student brings different experiences to the College, and all are important in enriching academic life and developing greater understanding and appreciation of one another. Therefore, NC State College creates an inclusive culture in which students feel comfortable sharing their experiences. Discrimination and prejudice have no place on the campus, and the College takes any complaint in this regard seriously. Students encountering aspects of the instruction that result in barriers to their sense of being included and respected should contact the instructor, assistant dean, or dean without fear of reprisal.

*Inclusive of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status (past, present or future), disability, age (40 years or older), status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, status as a foster parent, genetic information, or sexual orientation,

Standard NCSC Course Policies
Important information regarding College Procedures and Policies can be found on the syllabus supplement located at this link